History 12 Flashcards
The Gaikwads made _______ in Gujarat a seat of their power.
Vadodara
_____ was the founder of the Holkar rule in Indore
Malharrao
_____ managed to take care of the politics in the South.
Nana Phadnavis
During the reign of _____ there was a complete breakdown of the Maratha power.
Bajirao II
________ strengthened the naval power of Shivaji.
Kanhoji Tulaji Angre
_____ laid the foundation of Maratha power in Gujarat.
Khanderao
Malharrao Holkar was well versed in ________
Guerilla warfare
The British managed to get the rights of the _______ of the Bengal region.
Diwani
Delhi was under the influence of Maratha power till ______
1803 CE
A
1)Khanderao Dabhade’s wife
(2) The most capable and brave Maratha Sardar.
(3) Mahadji’s death
(4) She played a role in the judiciary
B
(a) Raghuji Bhosale
(b) Umabai
(c) Akhilyabai Holkar
(d) Wanawadi
(e) Wadgaon
1 – b
2 – a
3 – d
4 – c
Title conferred to Mahadji Shinde.
Vakil-i-Mutlak (Chief agent of the Emperor)
An expert in guerilla tactics.
Mahadji Shinde
She was the wife of Khanderao, Malharrao’s son.
Ahilyabai Holkar
Managed the supremacy in the South.
Nana Phadnavis
Peshwa who didn’t have leadership qualities.
Bajirao II
Appointed as Sardar in the North.
Ranoji Shinde
Which regions were given as jagirs to Parasoji by Shahu Maharaj?
Varhad and Gondawan
What rights were assigned to Raghuji?
Raghuji Bhosale was assigned the Chauthai rights of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha.
Who laid the foundation of the Maratha power in Gujarat?
Khanderao Dabhade and his son Trimbakrao
Why did Mahadji Shinde train his army?
Mahadji Shinde trained his army because the Marathas generally used the guerrilla tactics in the hilly regions of the South. But would not be
suitable in the plains of the North.
What was the contribution of Punyashloka Ahilyabai?
(a) Punyashloka Ahilyabai ruled for twenty-eight years and enhanced the Maratha prestige in the North.
(b) She brought peace and order in her kingdom and made her people happy.
What was crystal clear amongst the British and Marathas?
It was crystal clear that whoever will rule India will be ultimately decided by the war between the Marathas and the British.
Why was Mahadji Shinde conferred the title of Vakil-i- Mutlak (Chief agent of the Emperor).
British wanted to take the Delhi Emperor in their captivity. Even though the conditions were unfavourable, Mahadji Shinde defeated the British and again reinstated the Emperor on the throne. The Emperor was pleased with his bravery and conferred the title of Vakil-i-Mutlak. (Chief Agent of the Emperor).
How did the Maratha Sardars became successful in establishing the supremacy in North and South India.
After the death of Madhavrao Peshwa, the Maratha Empire went in a disarray, Nana Phadnavis and Mahadji Shinde brought it back to normal. Mahadji was busy in the North to establish the supremacy of Marathas, Nana Phadnavis managed to take care of the politics in South. Leadership and capability helped the Maratha power to reach to a new pinnacle. Hence the Maratha Sardar became successful in establishing the supremacy in north and south India.
Write short notes on
Malharrao Holkar
He was the founder of the Holkar rule at Indore.
He served the Maratha kingdom for a long time.
He was expert in guerilla warfare.
He proved his valour in the eras of Bajirao I and Nanasaheb Peshwa.
He played a major role in establishing the supremacy of the Marathas in Malwa and Rajputana.
He greatly helped Madhavrao Peshwa in re-establishing the Maratha supremacy after the defeat at Panipat.
Write short notes on
Mahadji Shinde
Madhavrao Peshwa was conferred the title of Vakil-i-Mutlak by the Emperor. He was brave and an astute statesmen.
After the Maratha defeat at Panipat, he played a major role in re-establishing the Maratha dominance and prestige in the Northern India.
He realised that the guerilla tactics of Marathas would not be useful in the plains of the northern region.
He trained his army under the French military expert de-Boigne and updated his artillery.
With the help of his trained army, he subdued the Rohillas, Jats, Rajputs, Bundellas, etc.
Why was the supremacy of Marathas in the North and the South declined in the times of Bajirao II.
Bajirao II became the Peshwa. He didn’t have any leadership qualities. On the contrary he had many vices. He couldn’t create solidarity amongst the Maratha Sardars. Because of many such reasons, the supremacy of the Maratha power in the North and the South declined in the times of Bajirao II.
